The New Orleans Pelicans normally do not catch those good scheduling breaks.
For instance, earlier this season, matchups against the Clippers and Trail Blazers witnessed the first games of the season for Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, respectively. They went up against the Warriors before Stephen Curry broke his hand, and on opening night, took the Toronto Raptors best shot.
Thus, that’s why it’s practically shocking to hear that the Houston Rockets will be without their three most impactful players tonight in James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela.